UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005

 

or

 

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from          to         .

 

Commission File No. 1-3199

 

SL GREEN REALTY CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland		13-3956775
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

420 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10170

(Address of principal executive offices - zip code)

 

(212) 594-2700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes   ý   No   o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).  Yes   ý   No   o

 

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value was 41,797,606 at April 30, 2005.

 

 

SL GREEN REALTY CORP.

 

INDEX

 

PART I.		FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.		FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
ITEM 2.	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
ITEM 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 2.	UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
ITEM 3.	DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
ITEM 4.	SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
ITEM 5.	OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS
Signatures

 

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PART I.                                                    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.                                                     Financial Statements

 

SL Green Realty Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

		March 31, 2005			December 31, 2004
		(Unaudited)
Assets
Commercial real estate properties, at cost:
Land and land interests		$	224,943		$	206,824
Building and improvements		1,135,318			1,065,654
Building leasehold and improvements		472,558			471,418
Property under capital lease		12,208			12,208
		1,845,027			1,756,104
Less: accumulated depreciation		(179,180		)	(176,238		)
		1,665,847			1,579,866
Assets held for sale		16,486			—
Cash and cash equivalents		16,789			35,795
Restricted cash		53,410			56,417
Tenant and other receivables, net of allowance of $9,431 and $8,921 in 2005 and 2004, respectively		16,174			15,248
Related party receivables		4,519			5,027
Deferred rents receivable, net of allowance of $7,047 and $6,541 in 2005 and 2004, respectively		64,074			61,302
Structured finance investments, net of discount of $1,628 and $1,895 in 2005 and 2004, respectively		375,099			350,027
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		579,194			557,089
Deferred costs, net		55,041			47,869
Other assets		86,329			43,241
Total assets		$	2,932,962		$	2,751,881
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Mortgage notes payable		$	600,315		$	614,476
Revolving credit facilities		290,000			110,900
Term loans		425,000			425,000
Derivative instruments at fair value		—			1,347
Accrued interest payable		5,768			4,494
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		60,869			72,298
Deferred revenue/gain		19,558			18,648
Capitalized lease obligation		16,106			16,442
Deferred land leases payable		15,883			15,723
Dividend and distributions payable		28,026			27,553
Security deposits		21,870			22,056
Total liabilities		1,483,395			1,328,937
Commitments and Contingencies		—			—
Minority interest in Operating Partnership		74,557			74,555
Minority interest in partially-owned entities		702			509
Stockholders’ Equity
Series C preferred stock, $0.01 par value, $25.00 liquidation preference, 6,300 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively		151,981			151,981
Series D preferred stock, $0.01 par value, $25.00 liquidation preference, 4,000 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively		96,321			96,321
Common stock, $0.01 par value 100,000 shares authorized and 41,622 and 40,876 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively		416			409
Additional paid-in-capital		940,170			917,613
Deferred compensation plans		(21,360		)	(15,273		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		15,164			5,647
Retained earnings		191,616			191,182
Total stockholders’ equity		1,374,308			1,347,880
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	2,932,962		$	2,751,881

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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SL Green Realty Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited, and amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2005			2004
Revenues
Rental revenue, net		$	70,555		$	55,698
Escalation and reimbursement		11,634			9,037
Investment income		9,108			9,783
Preferred equity investment income		2,039			4,044
Other income		7,519			2,464
Total revenues		100,855			81,026
Expenses
Operating expenses including $1,892 (2005) and $1,896 (2004) to affiliates		24,601			21,103
Real estate taxes		14,455			11,163
Ground rent		4,516			3,866
Interest		17,194			14,561
Depreciation and amortization		14,834			11,686
Marketing, general and administrative		8,238			10,903
Total expenses		83,838			73,282
Income from continuing operations before equity in net income of unconsolidated joint ventures, minority interest, and discontinued operations		17,017			7,744
Equity in net income of unconsolidated joint ventures		12,059			10,551
Income from continuing operations before minority interest and discontinued operations		29,076			18,295
Minority interest in partially-owned entities		(193		)	17
Minority interest in Operating Partnership attributable to continuing operations		(1,383		)	(869		)
Income from continuing operations		27,500			17,443
Net income from discontinued operations, net of minority interest		379			1,512
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of minority interest		—			—
Net income		27,879			18,955
Preferred stock dividends		(4,969		)	(3,000		)
Net income available to common stockholders		$	22,910		$	15,955
Basic earnings per share:
Net income from continuing operations before gain on sale and discontinued operations		$	0.55		$	0.38
Net income from discontinued operations		0.01			0.04
Gain on sale of discontinued operations		—			—
Net income available to common stockholders		$	0.56		$	0.42
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income from continuing operations before gain on sale and discontinued operations		$	0.53		$	0.36
Net income from discontinued operations		0.01			0.04
Gain on sale of discontinued operations		—			—
Net income available to common stockholders		$	0.54		$	0.40
Dividends per share		$	0.54		$	0.50
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		41,302			37,978
Diluted weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding		45,160			42,010

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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SL Green Realty Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity

(Unaudited, and amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

		Series C			Series D			Common Stock					Additional			Deferred			Accumulated Other
		Preferred Stock			Preferred Stock			Shares		Par Value			Paid- In-Capital			Compensation Plans			Comprehensive Income			Retained Earnings			Total			Comprehensive Income
Balance at December 31, 2004		$	151,981		$	96,321		40,876		$	409		$	917,613		$	(15,273	)	$	5,647		$	191,182		$	1,347,880
Comprehensive Income:
Net income																						27,879			27,879			$	27,879
Net unrealized gain on derivative instruments																			9,517						9,517			9,517
SL Green’s share of joint venture net unrealized loss on derivative instruments																												(127		)
Preferred dividends																						(4,969		)	(4,969		)
Redemption of units and DRIP proceeds								21		—			1,120												1,120
Deferred compensation plan & stock award, net								217		2			7,252			(7,070		)							184
Amortization of deferred compensation plan																983									983
Proceeds from stock options exercised								508		5			13,922												13,927
Stock-based compensation – fair value													263												263
Cash distribution declared ($0.54 per common share of which none represented a return of capital for federal income tax purposes)																						(22,476		)	(22,476		)
Balance at March 31, 2005		$	151,981		$	96,321		41,622		$	416		$	940,170		$	(21,360	)	$	15,164		$	191,616		$	1,374,308		$	37,269

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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SL Green Realty Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited, and amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2005			2004
Operating Activities
Net income		$	27,879		$	18,955
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Non-cash adjustments related to income from discontinued operations		133			1,453
Depreciation and amortization		14,834			11,686
Amortization of discount on structured finance investments		(267		)	(44		)
Equity in net income from unconsolidated joint ventures		(12,059		)	(10,551		)
Minority interest		1,576			852
Deferred rents receivable		(4,425		)	(1,431		)
Allowance for bad debts		510			127
Amortization of deferred compensation		983			4,900
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash – operations		(3,779		)	1,332
Tenant and other receivables		(1,436		)	73
Related party receivables		508			(1,423		)
Deferred lease costs		(4,283		)	(5,707		)
Other assets		4,694			10,621
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities		(8,978		)	(570		)
Deferred revenue		910			256
Deferred land lease payable		160			160
Net cash provided by operating activities		16,960			30,689
Investing Activities
Acquisitions of real estate property		(106,608		)	—
Additions to land, buildings and improvements		(6,176		)	(2,434		)
Escrowed cash – capital improvements/acquisition deposits		(34,213		)	10,442
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		(22,774		)	(8,873		)
Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures		11,998			9,485
Structured finance investments net of repayments/participations		(24,805		)	(57,505		)
Net cash used in investing activities		(182,578		)	(48,885		)
Financing Activities
Repayments of mortgage notes payable		(14,161		)	(853		)
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities and term loans		264,000			34,000
Repayments of revolving credit facilities and term loans		(84,900		)	(92,168		)
Proceeds from stock options exercised and dividend reinvestment plan		13,928			7,099
Net proceeds from sale of common stock		—			73,635
Capitalized lease obligation		(336		)	79
Dividends and distributions paid		(27,264		)	(18,028		)
Deferred loan costs		(4,655		)	(1,721		)
Net cash provided by financing activities		146,612			2,043
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(19,006		)	(16,153		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		35,795			38,546
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	16,789		$	22,393
Supplemental cash flow disclosures
Interest paid		$	15,920		$	13,701

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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SL Green Realty Corp.

Notes To Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

March 31, 2005

 

1.  Organization and Basis of Presentation

 

SL Green Realty Corp., also referred to as the Company or SL Green, a Maryland corporation, and SL Green Operating Partnership, L.P., or the Operating Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership, were formed in June 1997 for the purpose of combining the commercial real estate business of S.L. Green Properties, Inc. and its affiliated partnerships and entities.  The Operating Partnership received a contribution of interest in the real estate properties, as well as 95% of the economic interest in the management, leasing and construction companies which are referred to as the Service Corporation.  The Company has qualified, and expects to qualify in the current fiscal year, as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code, and operates as a self-administered, self-managed REIT.  A REIT is a legal entity that holds real estate interests and, through payments of dividends to stockholders, is permitted to reduce or avoid the payment of Federal income taxes at the corporate level.  Unless the context requires otherwise, all references to “we,” “our” and “us” means the Company and all entities owned or controlled by the Company, including the Operating Partnership.

 

Substantially all of our assets are held by, and our operations are conducted through, the Operating Partnership.  The Company is the sole managing general partner of the Operating Partnership.  As of March 31, 2005, minority investors held, in the aggregate, a 5.8% limited partnership interest in our Operating Partnership.

 

As of March 31, 2005, our wholly-owned properties consisted of 21 commercial properties encompassing approximately 9.2 million rentable square feet located primarily in midtown Manhattan, a borough of New York City, or Manhattan.  As of March 31, 2005, the weighted average occupancy (total leased square feet divided by total available square feet) of the wholly-owned properties was 94.7%.  Our portfolio also includes ownership interests in unconsolidated joint ventures, which own eight commercial properties in Manhattan, encompassing approximately 8.2 million rentable square feet, and which had a weighted average occupancy of 96.8% as of March 31, 2005.  In addition, we manage three office properties owned by third parties and affiliated companies encompassing approximately 1.0 million rentable square feet.

 

Partnership Agreement

 

In accordance with the partnership agreement of the Operating Partnership, or the Operating Partnership Agreement, we allocate all distributions and profits and losses in proportion to the percentage ownership interests of the respective partners.  As the managing general partner of the Operating Partnership, we are required to take such reasonable efforts, as determined by us in our sole discretion, to cause the Operating Partnership to distribute sufficient amounts to enable the payment of sufficient dividends by us to avoid any Federal income or excise tax at the Company level. Under the Operating Partnership Agreement each limited partner will have the right to redeem units of limited partnership interest for cash, or if we so elect, shares of our common stock on a one-for-one basis.  In addition, we are prohibited from selling 673 First Avenue and 470 Park Avenue South before August 2009.

 

Basis of Quarterly Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for fair presentation have been included.  The 2005 operating results for the period presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2005.  These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and accompanying notes included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.

 

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The balance sheet at December 31, 2004 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements.

 

2.  Significant Accounting Policies

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries, which are wholly-owned or controlled by us or entities which are variable interest entities in which we are the primary beneficiary under the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, Interpretation No. 46, or FIN 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities - an Interpretation of ARB No. 51.” See Note 5 and Note 6.  Entities which we do not control and entities which are variable interest entities, but where we are not the primary beneficiary are accounted for under the equity method.  In December 2003, the FASB issued a revision of FIN 46, “Interpretation No. 46R,” to clarify the provisions of FIN 46.  The application of Interpretation No. 46R is required in financial statements of public companies for periods ending after March 15, 2004.  The adoption of this pronouncement effective July 1, 2003 for the Service Corporation had no impact on our results of operations or cash flows, but resulted in a gross-up of assets and liabilities by approximately $2,543,000 and $629,000, respectively.  See Note 7.  The adoption of this pronouncement effective January 2004, for our structured finance portfolio and joint ventures, had no impact on our financial condition, net income or cash flows as none of these investments were determined to be variable interest entities.  See Note 6.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Investment in Commercial Real Estate Properties

 

Rental properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization.  Costs directly related to the acquisition and redevelopment of rental properties are capitalized.  Ordinary repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred; major replacements and betterments, which improve or extend the life of the asset, are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives.

 

In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, or SFAS, No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” a property to be disposed of is reported at the lower of its carrying amount or its estimated fair value, less its cost to sell.  Once an asset is held for sale, depreciation expense and straight-line rent adjustments are no longer recorded and the historic results are reclassified as discontinued operations. See Note 4.

 

Properties are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  The estimated useful lives are as follows:

 

Category		Term
Building (fee ownership)		40 years
Building improvements		shorter of remaining life of the building or useful life
Building (leasehold interest)		lesser of 40 years or remaining term of the lease
Property under capital lease		remaining lease term
Furniture and fixtures		four to seven years
Tenant improvements		shorter of remaining term of the lease or useful life

 

Depreciation expense (including amortization of the capital lease asset) amounted to approximately $12.6 million and $9.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

 

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On a periodic basis, we assess whether there are any indicators that the value of our real estate properties may be impaired or that its carrying value may not be recoverable.  A property’s value is considered impaired if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property are less than the carrying value of the property.  To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property.  We do not believe that the value of any of our rental properties was impaired at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004.

 

Results of operations of properties acquired are included in the Statement of Income from the date of acquisition.

 

In accordance with SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations,” we allocate the purchase price of real estate to land and building and, if determined to be material, intangibles, such as the value of above, below and at-market leases and origination costs associated with the in-place leases.  We depreciate the amount allocated to building and other intangible assets over their estimated useful lives, which generally range from three to 40 years.  The values of the above and below market leases are amortized and recorded as either an increase (in the case of below market leases) or a decrease (in the case of above market leases) to rental income over the remaining term of the associated lease.  The value associated with in-place leases and tenant relationships are amortized over the expected term of the relationship, which includes an estimated probability of the lease renewal, and its estimated term.  If a tenant vacates its space prior to the contractual termination of the lease and no rental payments are being made on the lease, any unamortized balance of the related intangible will be written off.  The tenant improvements and origination costs are amortized as an expense over the remaining life of the lease (or charged against earnings if the lease is terminated prior to its contractual expiration date).  We assess fair value of the leases based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information.  Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions that may affect the property.

 

As a result of our evaluations, under SFAS No. 141, of acquisitions made, we recognized an increase of $285,000 and a decrease of $58,000 in rental revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, for the amortization of above market leases and a reduction in lease origination costs, resulting from the reallocation of the purchase price of the applicable properties.  We recognized a $174,000 and $159,000 reduction in interest expense for the amortization of the above market rate mortgage, respectively.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

We consider all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

 

Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

 

We account for our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures under the equity method of accounting as we exercise significant influence, but do not control these entities and are not considered to be the primary beneficiary under FIN 46.  In all the joint ventures, the rights of the minority investor are both protective as well as participating. These rights preclude us from consolidating these investments.  These investments are recorded initially at cost, as investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, and subsequently adjusted for equity in net income (loss) and cash contributions and distributions.  Any difference between the carrying amount of these investments on our balance sheet and the underlying equity in net assets is amortized as an adjustment to equity in net income (loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures over the lesser of the joint venture term or 40 years.  See Note 6.  None of the joint venture debt is recourse to us.

 

Restricted Cash

 

Restricted cash primarily consists of security deposits held on behalf of our tenants as well as capital improvement and real estate tax escrows required under certain loan agreements.

 

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Deferred Lease Costs

 

Deferred lease costs consist of fees and direct costs incurred to initiate and renew operating leases and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the related lease term.  Certain of our employees provide leasing services to the wholly-owned properties.  A portion of their compensation, approximating $0.5 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, was capitalized and is amortized over an estimated average lease term of seven years.

 

Deferred Financing Costs

 

Deferred financing costs represent commitment fees, legal and other third party costs associated with obtaining commitments for financing which result in a closing of such financing.  These costs are amortized over the terms of the respective agreements.  Unamortized deferred financing costs are expensed when the associated debt is refinanced or repaid before maturity.  Costs incurred in seeking financial transactions which do not close are expensed in the period in which it is determined that the financing will not close.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.  The excess of rents recognized over amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying leases are included in deferred rents receivable on the accompanying balance sheets.  We establish, on a current basis, an allowance for future potential tenant credit losses which may occur against this account.  The balance reflected on the balance sheet is net of such allowance.

 

In addition to base rent, our tenants also generally will pay their pro rata share of increases in real estate taxes and operating expenses for the building over a base year.  In some leases, in lieu of paying additional rent based upon increases in building operating expenses, the tenant will pay additional rent based upon increases in the wage rate paid to porters over the porters’ wage rate in effect during a base year or increases in the consumer price index over the index value in effect during a base year.  In addition, many of our leases contain fixed percentage increases over the base rent to cover escalations.

 

Electricity is most often supplied by the landlord either on a sub-metered basis, or rent inclusion basis (i.e., a fixed fee is included in the rent for electricity, which amount may increase based upon increases in electricity rates or increases in electrical usage by the tenant).  Base building services other than electricity (such as heat, air conditioning and freight elevator service during business hours, and base building cleaning) typically are provided at no additional cost, with the tenant paying additional rent only for services which exceed base building services or for services which are provided other than during normal business hours.

 

These escalations are based on actual expenses incurred in the prior calendar year.  If the expenses in the current year are different from those in the prior year, then during the current year, the escalations will be adjusted to reflect the actual expenses for the current year.

 

We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its tenants to make required rent payments.  If the financial condition of a specific tenant were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

 

Interest income on structured finance investments is recognized over the life of the investment using the effective interest method and recognized on the accrual basis.  Fees received in connection with loan commitments are deferred until the loan is funded and are then recognized over the term of the loan as an adjustment to yield.  Anticipated exit fees, whose collection is expected, are also recognized over the term of the loan as an adjustment to yield.  Fees on commitments that expire unused are recognized at expiration.

 

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Income recognition is generally suspended for structured finance investments at the earlier of the date at which payments become 90 days past due or when, in the opinion of management, a full recovery of income and principal becomes doubtful.  Income recognition is resumed when the loan becomes contractually current and performance is demonstrated to be resumed.

 

Asset management fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the asset management agreement.

 

Reserve for Possible Credit Losses

 

The expense for possible credit losses in connection with structured finance investments is the charge to earnings to increase the allowance for possible credit losses to the level that we estimate to be adequate considering delinquencies, loss experience and collateral quality.  Other factors considered relate to geographic trends and product diversification, the size of the portfolio and current economic conditions.  Based upon these factors, we establish the provision for possible credit losses by category of asset.  When it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts contractually due, the account is considered impaired.

 

Where impairment is indicated, a valuation write-down or write-off is measured based upon the excess of the recorded investment amount over the net fair value of the collateral, as reduced by selling costs.  Any deficiency between the carrying amount of an asset and the net sales price of repossessed collateral is charged to the allowance for credit losses.  No reserve for impairment was required at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004.

 

Rent Expense

 

Rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the initial term of the lease.  The excess of the rent expense recognized over the amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying lease is included in the deferred land lease payable in the accompanying balance sheets.

 

Income Taxes

 

We are taxed as a REIT under Section 856(c) of the Code.  As a REIT, we generally are not subject to Federal income tax.  To maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must distribute at least 90% of our REIT taxable income to our stockholders and meet certain other requirements.  If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to Federal income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate rates.  We may also be subject to certain state, local and franchise taxes.  Under certain circumstances, Federal income and excise taxes may be due on our undistributed taxable income.

 

Pursuant to amendments to the Code that became effective January 1, 2001, we have elected or may elect to treat certain of our existing or newly created corporate subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries, or TRS.  In general, a TRS of ours may perform non-customary services for our tenants, hold assets that we cannot hold directly and generally may engage in any real estate or non-real estate related business.  A TRS is subject to corporate Federal income tax.  Our TRS’s generate no income or are marginally profitable, resulting in minimal or no Federal income tax liability for these entities.

 

Underwriting Commissions and Costs

 

Underwriting commissions and costs incurred in connection with our stock offerings are reflected as a reduction of additional paid-in-capital.

 

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Stock-Based Employee Compensation Plans

 

We have a stock-based employee compensation plan, described more fully in Note 14.  Prior to 2003, we accounted for this plan under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, or APB 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations.  No stock-based employee compensation cost was reflected in net income prior to January 1, 2003, as all awards granted under such plan had an intrinsic value of zero on the date of grant.  Effective January 1, 2003, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.”  Under the prospective method of adoption we selected under the provisions of SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure,” the recognition provisions apply to all employee awards granted, modified, or settled after January 1, 2003.  In December 2004, the FASB revised SFAS No. 123 through the issuance of SFAS No. 123 “Shared Based Payment,” revised, or SFAS No. 123-R.  SFAS No. 123-R is effective for us commencing in the first quarter of 2006.  SFAS No. 123-R, among other things, eliminates the alternative to use the intrinsic value method of accounting for stock-based compensation and requires entities to recognize the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of those awards (with limited exceptions).  The fair-value based method in SFAS No. 123-R is similar to the fair-value based method in SFAS No. 123 in most respects, subject to certain key differences.  We are in the process of evaluating the impact of such key differences between SFAS No. 123 and SFAS No. 123-R, but do not currently believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 123-R will have a material impact on us, as we have applied the fair value method of accounting for stock-based compensation since January 1, 2003.

 

The Black-Scholes option pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable.  In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility.  Because our plan has characteristics significantly different from those of traded options and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in our opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of our employee stock options.

 

Compensation cost for stock options, if any, is recognized ratably over the vesting period of the award.  Our policy is to grant options with an exercise price equal to the quoted closing market price of our stock on the grant date.  Awards of stock, restricted stock or employee loans to purchase stock, which may be forgiven over a period of time, are expensed as compensation on a current basis over the benefit period.

 

The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for grants in 2005 and 2004.

 

		2005		2004
Dividend yield		4.00	%	5.00	%
Expected life of option		5 years		5 years
Risk-free interest rate		4.50	%	4.00	%
Expected stock price volatility		14.40	%	14.40	%

 

The following table illustrates the effect on net income available to common stockholders and earnings per share if the fair value method had been applied to all outstanding and unvested stock options for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

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		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2005			2004
Net income available to common stockholders		$	22,910		$	15,955
Deduct stock option expense-all awards		(362		)	(511		)
Add back stock option expense included in net income		100			65
Allocation of compensation expense to minority interest		21			29
Pro forma net income available to common stockholders		$	22,669		$	15,538
Basic earnings per common share-historical		$	0.56		$	0.42
Basic earnings per common share-pro forma		$	0.55		$	0.41
Diluted earnings per common share-historical		$	0.54		$	0.40
Diluted earnings per common share-pro forma		$	0.53		$	0.39

 

The effects of applying SFAS No. 123 in this pro forma disclosure are not indicative of the impact future awards may have on our results of operations.

 

Derivative Instruments

 

In the normal course of business, we use a variety of derivative instruments to manage, or hedge, interest rate risk.  We require that hedging derivative instruments are effective in reducing the interest rate risk exposure that they are designated to hedge.  This effectiveness is essential for qualifying for hedge accounting.  Some derivative instruments are associated with an anticipated transaction.  In those cases, hedge effectiveness criteria also require that it be probable that the underlying transaction occurs.  Instruments that meet these hedging criteria are formally designated as hedges at the inception of the derivative contract.

 

To determine the fair values of derivative instruments, we use a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each balance sheet date.  For the majority of financial instruments including most derivatives, long-term investments and long-term debt, standard market conventions and techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis, option pricing models, replacement cost, and termination cost are used to determine fair value.  All methods of assessing fair value result in a general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.

 

In the normal course of business, we are exposed to the effect of interest rate changes and limit these risks by following established risk management policies and procedures including the use of derivatives.  To address exposure to interest rates, derivatives are used primarily to fix the rate on debt based on floating-rate indices and manage the cost of borrowing obligations.

 

We use a variety of commonly used derivative products that are considered plain vanilla derivatives.  These derivatives typically include interest rate swaps, caps, collars and floors.  We expressly prohibit the use of unconventional derivative instruments and using derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Further, we have a policy of only entering into contracts with major financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and other factors.

 

We may employ swaps, forwards or purchased options to hedge qualifying forecasted transactions.  Gains and losses related to these transactions are deferred and recognized in net income as interest expense in the same period or periods that the underlying transaction occurs, expires or is otherwise terminated.

 

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Hedges that are reported at fair value and presented on the balance sheet could be characterized as either cash flow hedges or fair value hedges.  Interest rate caps and collars are examples of cash flow hedges.  Cash flow hedges address the risk associated with future cash flows of debt transactions.  All hedges held by us are deemed to be fully effective in meeting the hedging objectives established by our corporate policy governing interest rate risk management and as such no net gains or losses were reported in earnings.  The changes in fair value of hedge instruments are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income.  For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss, resulting from the change in the estimated fair value of the derivative instruments, is recognized in current earnings during the period of change.

 

Earnings Per Share

 

We present both basic and diluted earnings per share, or EPS.  Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock, where such exercise or conversion would result in a lower EPS amount.  This also includes units of limited partnership interest.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash investments, structured finance investments and accounts receivable.  We place our cash investments in excess of insured amounts with high quality financial institutions.  The collateral securing our structured finance investments is primarily located in the greater New York area. See Note 5.  We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our tenants and require certain tenants to provide security deposits or letters of credit.  Though these security deposits and letters of credit are insufficient to meet the total value of a tenant’s lease obligation, they are a measure of good faith and a source of funds to offset the economic costs associated with lost rent and the costs associated with re-tenanting the space.  Although the properties in our real estate portfolio are primarily located in Manhattan, the tenants located in these buildings operate in various industries.  Other than the tenant at 750 Third Avenue, which is subject to a master lease through December 2005 and who contributes approximately 10.0% of our annualized rent, no single tenant in the wholly-owned properties contributes more than 4.0% of our annualized rent at March 31, 2005.  Approximately 15%, 11% and 10% of our annualized rent was attributable to 420 Lexington Avenue, 220 East 42nd Street and 750 Third Avenue, respectively, for the quarter ended March 31, 2005.  Two borrowers each accounted for more than 10.0% of the revenue earned on structured finance investments at March 31, 2005.

 

Reclassification

 

Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation and to comply with SFAS No. 144.

 

3.  Property Acquisitions

 

In February 2005, we acquired the fee interest in 28 West 44th Street for $105.0 million, excluding closing costs.  The property is a 21-story, 359,000 square foot building located two blocks from Grand Central Station, and is directly across the street from 19 West 44th Street, also owned by an affiliate of ours.  The property was acquired with funds drawn under our unsecured revolving credit facility.

 

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We did not acquire any wholly-owned properties during the three months ended March 31, 2004.

 

Pro Forma

 

The following table (in thousands, except per share amounts) summarizes, on an unaudited pro forma basis, our combined results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 as though the acquisitions of 750 Third Avenue and the equity investment in 485 Lexington Avenue (July 2004), the acquisition of 625 Madison Avenue (October 2004) and 28 West 44th Street (February 2005) were completed on January 1, 2004 and the January and August 2004 common stock and the April and July 2004 7.875% Series D cumulative redeemable preferred stock, or the Series D preferred stock, were issued on that date.

 

		2005			2004
Pro forma revenues		$	103,049		$	95,562
Pro forma net income		$	22,978		$	16,675
Pro forma earnings per common share-basic		$	0.56		$	0.42
Pro forma earnings per common share and common share equivalents-diluted		$	0.54		$	0.41
Pro forma common shares-basic		41,302			39,625
Pro forma common share and common share equivalents-diluted		45,160			43,963

 

4.  Property Dispositions and Assets Held for Sale

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, we did not dispose of any wholly-owned properties.

 

In April 2005, we sold the fee interest in 1414 Avenue of the Americas for $60.5 million.  The property is approximately 121,000 square feet.  We expect to recognize a gain on sale of approximately $35.0 million.

 

At March 31, 2005, discontinued operations included the results of operations of real estate assets sold or held for sale at that date.  This included 17 Battery Place North, which was sold in October 2004 and 1466 Broadway, which was sold in November 2004 and 1414 Broadway, which was held for sale.  The following table summarizes income from discontinued operations (net of minority interest) and the related realized gain on sale of discontinued operations (net of minority interest) for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (in thousands).

 

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2005			2004
Revenues
Rental revenue		$	1,201		$	5,882
Escalation and reimbursement revenues		156			753
Other income		10			28
Total revenues		1,367			6,663
Operating expense		460			2,250
Real estate taxes		223			1,178
Interest		172			269
Depreciation and amortization		110			1,363
Total expenses		965			5,060
Income from discontinued operations		402			1,603
Gain on disposition of discontinued operations		—			—
Minority interest in operating partnership		(23		)	(91		)
Income from discontinued operations, net of minority interest		$	379		$	1,512

 

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5.  Structured Finance Investments

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, we originated approximately $25.0 million and $80.0 million in structured finance and preferred equity investments (net of discount), respectively.  There were also approximately none and $22.5 million in repayments and participations during those periods, respectively.  At March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 all loans were performing in accordance with the terms of the loan agreements.

 

As of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, we held the following structured finance investments, excluding preferred equity investments, with a current yield of approximately 10.6% (in thousands):

 

Loan Type		Gross Investment			Senior Financing			2005 Principal Outstanding			2004 Principal Outstanding			Initial Maturity Date
Mezzanine Loan (1) (2)		$	15,000		$	102,000		$	14,335		$	14,471		October 2013
Mezzanine Loan (1) (3)		3,500			28,000			3,500			3,500			September 2021
Mezzanine Loan (1)		40,000			184,000			40,000			40,000			February 2014
Mezzanine Loan		20,000			90,000			20,000			20,000			June 2006
Mezzanine Loan (4)		31,500			110,000			31,500			31,278			January 2006
Junior Participation (5) (6)		11,000			46,500			11,000			11,000			May 2005
Junior Participation (5) (7)		30,000			125,000			15,045			15,045			September 2005
Junior Participation (1)		37,500			477,500			37,500			37,500			January 2014
Junior Participation (1) (2)		4,000			44,000			3,958			3,964			August 2010
Junior Participation		36,000			130,000			36,000			36,000			April 2006
Junior Participation		25,000			39,000			25,000			25,000			June 2006
Junior Participation		6,994			133,000			5,261			5,269			June 2014
Junior Participation (1)		11,000			53,000			11,000			11,000			November 2009
Junior Participation (1)		21,000			115,000			21,000			21,000			November 2009
		$	292,494		$	1,677,000		$	275,099		$	275,027

 

(1)	This is a fixed rate loan.
(2)	This is an amortizing loan.
(3)	The maturity date may be accelerated to July 2006 upon the occurrence of certain events.
(4)	This investment was subject to an $18.9 million loan at a rate of 200 basis points over the 30-day LIBOR.  The loan matured and was repaid in January 2005.
(5)	These loans are subject to three one-year extension options from the initial maturity date.
(6)	This investment is expected to be redeemed in May 2005.
(7)	This loan is fully funded.  A portion of the initially funded loan was sold to a third party at par value.

 

Preferred Equity Investments

 

As of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, we held the following preferred equity investments with a current yield of approximately 11.0% (in thousands):

 

Type		Gross Investment			Senior Financing			2005 Amount Outstanding			2004 Amount Outstanding			Initial Maturity Date
Preferred equity (1) (2)		$	75,000		$	481,000		$	75,000		$	75,000		July 2014
Preferred equity (1)		15,000			2,350,000			15,000			—			February 2015
Preferred equity		10,000			—			10,000			—			February 2007
		$	100,000		$	2,831,000		$	100,000		$	75,000

 

(1)                                  This is a fixed rate investment.

(2)                                  An affiliate of ours owns an interest in the first mortgage of the underlying property.

 

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6.  Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

 

Rockefeller Group International Inc. Joint Venture

 

In December 2003, we purchased a 45% ownership interest in 1221 Avenue of the Americas for $450.0 million from The McGraw-Hill Companies, or MHC.  MHC is a tenant at the property and accounted for approximately 14.6% of property’s annualized rent at March 31, 2005.  Rockefeller Group International, Inc. retained its 55% ownership interest in 1221 Avenue of the Americas and continues to manage the property.

 

1221 Avenue of the Americas, known as The McGraw-Hill Companies building, is an approximately 2.55 million square foot, 50-story class “A” office building located in Rockefeller Center.

 

The gross purchase price of $450.0 million was partially funded by the assumption of 45% of underlying property indebtedness of $175.0 million, or $78.8 million, and the balance was paid in cash.  This loan, which matures in December 2006, has an interest rate based on the Eurodollar plus 95 basis points (effective all-in weighted average interest rate for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 was 3.54%).  We funded the cash component, in part, with proceeds from our offering of our 7.625% Series C cumulative redeemable preferred stock, or the Series C preferred stock, (net proceeds of approximately $152.0 million) that closed in December 2003.  The balance of the proceeds was funded with our unsecured revolving credit facility and a $100.0 million non-recourse term loan.

 

Morgan Stanley Joint Ventures

 

MSSG I

 

In December 2000, we, together with Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund, or MSREF, through the MSSG I joint venture, acquired 180 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, for approximately $41.3 million, excluding closing costs.  The property is a 265,000 square foot, 23-story building.  In addition to holding a 49.9% ownership interest in the property, we act as the operating member for the joint venture, and are responsible for leasing and managing the property.  During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, we earned approximately $254,000 and $43,000 for such services, respectively.  In July 2003, the acquisition mortgage was repaid and replaced with a five year $45.0 million first mortgage.  The mortgage carries a fixed interest rate of 4.57% per annum and is interest only for the first year, after which time principal repayments begin.  The joint venture agreement provides us with the opportunity to gain certain economic benefits based on the financial performance of the property.

 

In April 2005, we entered into an agreement to sell the property for approximately $92.7 million.  The joint venture expects to recognize a gain of approximately $40.0 million from the sale, which is expected to close, subject to customary closing conditions, in the third quarter of 2005.  We expect to recognize an incentive fee of at least $5.0 million pending final resolution of cash disbursements upon the sale.

 

City Investment Fund

 

19 West 44^th Street

 

In March 2004, we, through a joint venture with The City Investment Fund, or CIF, acquired the property located at 19 West 44^th Street, or 19 West, for $67.0 million, including the assumption of a $47.2 million mortgage, with the potential for up to an additional $2.0 million in consideration based on property performance.  This was satisfied in December 2004 for $1.25 million.  We previously held a $7.0 million preferred equity investment in the property that was redeemed at the closing.  We now hold a 35% equity interest in the property.  The joint venture financed the transaction by assuming the existing $31.8 million first mortgage and a $15.4 million mezzanine loan with all-in weighted interest rates of 2.35% and 8.5%, respectively.  The effective all-in weighted average interest rate for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 was 5.19%.  The mortgage matures in September 2005 and is open for prepayment in April 2005.

 

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19 West is an approximately 292,000 square foot office building located between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.  We act as the operating partner for the joint venture and are responsible for leasing and managing the property.  During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, we earned approximately $95,000 and none, respectively, for such services.  The joint venture agreement provides us with the opportunity to gain certain economic benefits based on the financial performance of the property.

 

485 Lexington Avenue

 

In July 2004, we acquired a 30.0% equity interest in the 921,000 square foot office building located at 485 Lexington Avenue, or 485 Lexington, through a joint venture with CIF and the Witkoff Group.  The purchase price for 485 Lexington was $225.0 million.  The joint venture arranged for a loan facility to fund 75% of the acquisition and anticipated re-tenanting costs of 485 Lexington.  Consistent with our prior joint venture arrangements, we act as the operating partner and day-to-day manager of the venture and are entitled to management fees, leasing commissions and incentive fees.  During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we earned approximately $63,000 for such services.  At closing, TIAA-CREF entered into an operating lease for the entire building.  Upon expiration of the operating lease in December 2005, it is anticipated that TIAA-CREF will vacate all of the space it occupies in 485 Lexington (approximately 870,000 square feet).

 

Simultaneous with the closing of 485 Lexington, the joint venture closed on a $240.0 million loan.  The loan, which bears interest at 200 basis points over the 30-day LIBOR, is for three years and has two one-year extension options.  At closing, the joint venture drew down approximately $175.3 million.  The balance will be used to fund the redevelopment program on an as-needed basis.  The effective all-in weighted average interest rate for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 was 4.65%.

 

SITQ Immobilier Joint Ventures

 

One Park Avenue

 

In May 2001, we entered into a joint venture with respect to the ownership of our interests in One Park Avenue, Manhattan, or One Park, with SITQ Immobilier, a subsidiary of Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec, or SITQ.  The property is a 913,000 square foot office building.  Under the terms of the joint venture, SITQ purchased a 45% interest in our interests in the property based upon a gross aggregate price of $233.9 million, exclusive of closing costs and reimbursements.  No gain or loss was recorded as a result of this transaction.  We provided management and leasing services for One Park.  During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, we earned approximately none and $321,000, respectively, for such services.  During both of the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, we earned approximately $154,000 in asset management fees, respectively. The various ownership interests in the mortgage positions of One Park, held through this joint venture, provided for substantially all of the economic interest in the property and gave the joint venture the sole option to purchase the ground lease position.  Accordingly, we accounted for this joint venture as having an ownership interest in the property.

 

In May 2004, the joint venture sold a 75% interest to an affiliate of Credit Suisse First Boston (see below).

 

1250 Broadway

 

In November 2001, we sold a 45% interest in 1250 Broadway, Manhattan, or 1250 Broadway, to SITQ based on the property’s valuation of approximately $121.5 million.  No gain or loss was recorded as a result of this transaction.  This property is a 670,000 square foot office building.  In July 2004, we refinanced 1250 Broadway with a $115.0 million mortgage.  The interest only loan carries an interest rate of 120 basis points over the 30-day LIBOR (effective all-in weighted average interest rate of 3.76% for the three months ended March 31, 2005).  We entered into a swap agreement on our share of the joint venture first mortgage.  The swap effectively fixed the LIBOR rate at 4.04% through January 2005.  The loan matures in August 2006 and is subject to three one-year as-of-right renewal extensions.  We provide management and leasing services for 1250 Broadway.  During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, we earned approximately $992,000 and $159,000, respectively, for such services.  During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, we earned none and $60,000, respectively, in asset management fees.

 

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1515 Broadway

 

In May 2002, we, along with SITQ, acquired 1515 Broadway, Manhattan, or 1515 Broadway, for a gross purchase price of approximately $483.5 million.  The property is a 1.75 million square foot, 54-story office tower located on Broadway between 44th and 45th Streets.  The property was acquired in a joint venture with us retaining an approximate 55% non-controlling interest in the asset.  Under a tax protection agreement established to protect the limited partners of the partnership that transferred 1515 Broadway to the joint venture, the joint venture has agreed not to adversely affect the limited partners’ tax positions before December 2011.  We provide management and leasing services for 1515 Broadway.  During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, we earned approximately $675,000 and $538,000, respectively, for such services.  During both of the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, we earned approximately $245,000, respectively, in asset management fees.

 

1515 Broadway was acquired with a $275.0 million first mortgage and $60.0 million of mezzanine loans, or the Mezzanine Loans.  The balance of the proceeds were funded from our unsecured line of credit and from SITQ’s capital contribution to the joint venture.  The $275.0 million first mortgage carried an interest rate of 145 basis points over the 30-day LIBOR.  The Mezzanine Loans consisted of two $30.0 million loans.  The first mezzanine loan carried an interest rate of 350 basis points over the 30-day LIBOR.  The second mezzanine loan carried an interest rate of 450 basis points over the 30-day LIBOR.  We entered into a swap agreement on $100.0 million of our share of the joint venture first mortgage.  The swap effectively fixed the LIBOR rate on the $100.0 million at 2.299% through June 2004.  This swap was extended for one year at a fixed LIBOR rate of 1.855%.  In June 2004, we refinanced the property with a $425.0 million first mortgage.  The interest only mortgage carries an interest rate of 90 basis points over the 30-day LIBOR.  The all-in weighted average effective interest rate was 3.16% for the quarter ended March 31, 2005.  The mortgage matures in July 2006 and is subject to three one-year as-of-right renewal options.

 

One tenant, whose leases end between 2008 and 2015, represents approximately 82.1% of this joint venture’s annualized rent at March 31, 2005.

 

Credit Suisse First Boston Joint Venture

 

In May 2004, Credit Suisse First Boston LLC, or CSFB, through a wholly owned affiliate, acquired a 75% interest in One Park.  The interest was acquired from a joint venture comprised of SITQ and us.  Simultaneous with the closing of the acquisition, the new joint venture completed a refinancing of the property with an affiliate of CSFB.

 

CSFB’s affiliated entity acquired its equity interest for $60.0 million.  It transferred its interest to SEB Immobilier — Investment GmbH in April 2005.  The acquisition was based on a total valuation of approximately $318.5 million.  The $238.5 million 10-year interest only loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.8% and replaced the existing $150.0 million floating rate loan, which was scheduled to mature in January 2005. We received $83.0 million in net proceeds, which were used to pay down our unsecured revolving credit facility.  We have retained a 16.7% interest in the new venture, which may be increased substantially based upon the financial performance of the property.  SITQ retained an 8.3% interest.  We manage the venture, in addition to continuing our responsibility of leasing and managing the property.  During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we earned approximately $272,000 for these services.  During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we earned approximately $6,000 in asset management fees.

 

Prudential Real Estate Investors Joint Venture

 

In February 2000, we acquired a 49.9% interest in a joint venture, which owned 100 Park Avenue, Manhattan, or 100 Park, for $95.8 million.  100 Park is an 834,000 square foot, 36-story office building.  In August 2000, AIG/SunAmerica issued a $120.0 million mortgage collateralized by the property located at 100 Park, which replaced the pre-existing $112.0 million mortgage.  The 8.00% fixed rate loan has a ten-year term.  Interest only was payable through October 1, 2001 and thereafter principal repayments are due through maturity.  We provide managing and leasing services for 100 Park.  During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we earned approximately $731,000 and $202,000 for such services, respectively.

 

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Gramercy Capital Corp.

 

In April 2004, we formed Gramercy Capital Corp., or Gramercy, a specialty finance company focused on originating and acquiring loans and other fixed-income investments secured by commercial and multi-family real estate.  Gramercy intends to operate as and qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.  In July 2004, Gramercy sold 12,500,000 shares of common stock in its initial public offering at a price of $15.00 per share, for a total offering of $187.5 million.  Gramercy’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “GKK.” Certain of our executive officers purchased from us shares of common stock of Gramercy issued to one of our subsidiaries as part of Gramercy’s initial capitalization prior to its initial public offering at the same price as the estimated fair value of such shares at the time of formation. As part of the offering, which closed on August 2, 2004, we purchased 3,125,000 shares, or 25%, of Gramercy, for a total investment of approximately $46.9 million.  In January 2005, we purchased an additional 1,275,000 shares of common stock of Gramercy, increasing out total investment to approximately $68.9 million. In connection with this transaction, Gramercy has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC no later than August 31, 2005 covering these shares. We currently hold 4,710,000 shares of Gramercy common stock.  Gramercy is a variable interest entity, but we are not the primary beneficiary.  Due to the significant influence we have over Gramercy, we account for our investment under the equity method of accounting.

 

GKK Manager LLC, or the Manager, an affiliate of ours, entered into a management agreement with Gramercy, which provides for an initial term through December 2007, with automatic one-year extension options and subject to certain termination rights.  Gramercy will pay us an annual management fee equal to 1.75% of their stockholders’ equity (as defined in the management agreement).  For the three months ended March 31, 2005, we received an aggregate of approximately $1.2 million in fees under this agreement.

 

We, along with the Manager, hold Class B limited partner interests for a nominal percentage of Gramercy’s operating partnership.  We and the Manager currently own 83 units and 17 units of the Class B limited partner interests, respectively.  In the future this may be reduced to 70 units and 30 units, respectively.  To provide an incentive for the Manager to enhance the value of the common stock, we, along with the Manager, are entitled to an incentive return payable through the Class B limited partner interests equal to 25% of the amount by which funds from operations (as defined in Gramercy’s partnership agreement) plus certain accounting gains exceed the product of the weighted average stockholders’ equity of Gramercy multiplied by 9.5% (divided by 4 to adjust for quarterly calculations).  We will record any distributions on the Class B limited partner interests as an incentive distribution income in the period when earned and when receipt of such amounts have become probable and reasonably estimable in accordance with Gramercy’s partnership agreement.  No amounts were earned or accrued under this agreement as of March 31, 2005.  Due to the control we have over the Manager, we consolidate the accounts of the Manager into ours.

 

Gramercy is obligated to reimburse the Manager for its costs incurred under an asset servicing agreement and an outsource agreement between us and the Manager.  The asset servicing agreement provides for an annual fee of 0.15% of the book value of Gramercy’s investments, excluding certain defined investments.  The outsourcing agreement provides a fee of $1.25 million per year, increasing 3% annually over the prior year.  For the quarter ended March 31, 2005, the Manager received an aggregate of approximately $464,000 under the outsourcing and asset servicing agreements.

 

In connection with the 5,500,000 shares of common stock that were sold on December 31, 2004 and settled on December 31, 2004 and January 3, 2005 in a private placement, Gramercy agreed to pay the Manager a fee of $1.0 million as compensation for financial advisory, structuring and other services performed on Gramercy’s behalf.

 

Effective May 1, 2005 Gramercy entered into a lease agreement with an affiliate of ours, for their corporate offices at 420 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY.  The lease is approximately five thousand square feet and carries a term of ten year with rents of approximately $249,000 per annum for year one rising to $315,000 per annum in year ten. See Note 22 for a discussion on Gramercy’s joint venture investment, along with us, in One Madison Avenue.

 

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The condensed combined balance sheets for the unconsolidated joint ventures, including Gramercy, at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, are as follows (in thousands):

 

		March 31, 2005			December 31, 2004
Assets
Commercial real estate property		$	2,411,572		$	2,420,851
Structured finance investments		609,230			411,478
Other assets		228,849			304,230
Total assets		$	3,249,651		$	3,136,559
Liabilities and members’ equity
Mortgages payable		$	1,677,927		$	1,576,201
Other liabilities		94,099			98,960
Members’ equity		1,477,625			1,461,398
Total liabilities and members’ equity		$	3,249,651		$	3,136,559
Company’s net investment in unconsolidated joint ventures		$	579,194		$	557,089

 

The condensed combined statements of operations for the unconsolidated joint ventures, including Gramercy since August 2004, from acquisition date through March 31, 2005 and 2004 are as follows (in thousands):

 

		2005			2004
Total revenues		$	100,702		$	78,812
Operating expenses		24,186			19,671
Real estate taxes		15,914			14,135
Interest		17,506			9,334
Depreciation and amortization		15,268			13,000
Total expenses		72,874			56,140
Net income before gain on sale		$	27,828		$	22,672
Company’s equity in net income of unconsolidated joint ventures		$	12,059		$	10,551

 

7.  Investment in and Advances to Affiliates

 

Service Corporation

 

In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT while realizing income from management, leasing and construction contracts from third parties and joint venture properties, all of the management operations are conducted through the Service Corporation.  We, through our Operating Partnership, own 100% of the non-voting common stock (representing 95% of the total equity) of the Service Corporation.  Through dividends on its equity interest, our Operating Partnership receives substantially all of the cash flow from the Service Corporation’s operations.  All of the voting common stock of the Service Corporation (representing 5% of the total equity) is held by one of our affiliates.  This controlling interest gives the affiliate the power to elect all directors of the Service Corporation.  The Service Corporation is considered to be a variable interest entity under FIN 46 and we are the primary beneficiary.  Therefore, effective July 1, 2003, we consolidated the operations of the Service Corporation.  For the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, the Service Corporation earned approximately $3.5 million and $1.7 million of revenue and incurred approximately $2.2 million and $1.6 million in expenses, respectively.  Effective January 1, 2001, the Service Corporation elected to be taxed as a TRS.

 

All of the management, leasing and construction services with respect to the properties wholly-owned by us are conducted through SL Green Management LLC which is 100% owned by our Operating Partnership.

 

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